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17 Drake Songs That Y'all Didn't Know Contained Samples But Really Should

Mind = blown.

Its no hole-and-corner that Drake is a fan of sampling.

Everybody's favourite Canadian rapper frequently looks to other artists for inspiration, from vintage tracks to some more mod artists that may surprise you.

Whether you're a die-hard Drake fan or just want to know where that detail vocal sample was taken from, take a look at this list to meet what Drake's been up to.

(Warning: some of these songs contain strong language that some people may find offensive.)

1) 'Hotline Bling'

Start up is Drizzy'due south 2015 nail striking 'Hotline Bling'. The video went viral due to Drake'southward 'dad dancing', which sparked thousands of internet memes. However something that isn't commonly recognised, is the sample used throughout.

'Hotline Bling' samples 'Why Tin't We Alive Together' past Timmy Thomas

This 70's soul anthem runs through the entire track. Timmy Thomas provides the hooky melody and funky bassline, contributing to the vocal's success.

2) 'Poundcake' feat. Jay Z

Taken from Drake'south third studio album 'Nil Was The Same', the rapper enlisted the help of Jay for 'Poundcake'. But there is also an unlikely guest advent from this rail's featured vocalizer...

'Poundcake' samples 'Don't Say A Discussion' by Ellie Goulding

Aye, that heavenly vocal sample is from none other than Brit-pop vocaliser Ellie Goulding. The star admitted that she struggled to "play it absurd" when she heard Drake had used her voice on 'Poundcake'.

3) 'Work' with Rihanna

Hip-Hop's ultimate OTP teamed upwardly earlier in the twelvemonth for this Dancehall banger. Along with it's infectious beat and raunchy video, at that place's besides a rather special sample that helps add to the track'due south iconic status.

'Work' samples 'Sail Away' past Richie Stephens and Mikey 2000

That consistent, rhythmic bassline running throughout 'Work' is actually a sample taken from the 1998 rails 'Sail Away'.

4) 'One Dance'

Unless y'all've been living nether a rock for the by yr, it'south unlikely that yous've been able to escape Drizzy's tape-breaking track 'I Trip the light fantastic'. Simply WHO exactly does that angelic singing voice vest to?

'One Dance' samples 'Do Y'all Listen (Crazy Cousins Remix)'byDJ Paleface feat.Kyla

It'southward British house music vocaliser Kyla, that's who.She is featured on the Crazy Cousinz house song 'Do You lot Mind', which was released in 2008.

v) 'Started From The Bottom'

Released in 2013, 'Started From The Bottom' documents Drake's early upbringing and the beginnings of his career. The song earned Drake a BET Hip-Hop Award and two Grammy nominations, and has been remixed endless times.

'Started From The Lesser' samples 'Ambessence Piano & Drones one' past Bruno Sanfilippo and Mathias Grassow

This ambient piece runs through 'Started From The Lesser', adding to the atmosphere and consistent tone of the track.

6) 'Take Intendance'

'Have Care' marked the second collaboration between Drake and Rihanna. 5 years on, and the human relationship rumours are still flying, with the pair even getting matching shark tattoos. But 'Take Intendance' isn't actually a truly original song...

'Take Care' samples 'I'll Take Care of U (Remix)' by Jamie xx and Gil Scott-Heron

With the assist of Jamie 20 himself, Drake managed to turn the English producer'due south remix of Gil Scott-Heron's 'I'll Take Care Of U' cover into an R&B classic.

It as well samples 'It's My Party' by Lesley Gore

Drake reworked some lyrics from 'It's My Party' into 'Take Care' - "It'south my altogether, I'll get high if I want to / Tin't deny that I want you / But I'll lie if I have to," the rapper sings.

7) 'Summer Sixteen'

Used to promote 'Views', 'Summertime Sixteen' acquired a stir in the Hip-Hop world every bit the vocal acted as a diss runway towards Tory Lanez and Meek Mill. Following Meek's swift response, they have continued feuding since.

'Summer Sixteen' samples 'Glass Tubes' by Brian Bennett

This sample used in 'Summer Sixteen' has been slowed downward from the original instrumental. Drake's version also features the uncredited vocals of none other than DJ Khaled.

8) 'Views'

Taken from the international boom hit record of the aforementioned proper name, 'Views' rounds off the album with this flowing yet difficult-striking track. Simply where is that sample from? And where have we heard it before...

'Views' samples 'The Question Is' by The Winans

The Winans are anAmerican Gospel music quartet, and provide 'Views' with information technology's iconic intro and stunning layered harmonies throughout. Drizzy besides used the same vocal in the intro to his 2016 tour.

9) 'Fable'

'Legend' is the down-tempo opener to Drizzy's fourth mixtape, 'If Y'all're Reading This It's Too Tardily', and features the iconic lyrics 'If I dice, all I know is I'm a female parent******g legend'. PARTYNEXTDOOR produced the banger, but we bet you can't guess who the half dozen God sampled in this one.

'Fable' samples 'So Anxious' past Ginuwine

That'south right, Drake enlisted the aid of R&B legend Ginuwine and his Timbaland-produced slow-jam 'And so Anxious'. The 1999 rails helps give Drake's track its true 'Legend' status.

10) 'Unforgettable'

Throwing information technology back to some early Drake, 'Unforgettable' was featured on 'Thank Me Later' - can you lot believe Drizzy's debut anthology was released half dozen years ago? The song also features the phonation of Jeezy and ane other very special artist.

'Unforgettable' samples 'At Your All-time (You Are Beloved)' by Aaliyah

Hip-Hop royalty Aaliyah was sampled in this early on Drizzy rails. The tardily vocaliser recorded her own version of the classic Isley Brother's tune in 1994 and Drake is simply one of her many huge fans in today'due south urban music world.

11) 'Fancy' feat Swizz Beatz and T.I.

This collaborative endeavour is classic, sometime-school Drake down to a Tee. This track screams Summer 2010, and with the help of T.I. and Swizz Beatz, Drizzy was bang on the coin with 'Fancy'.

'Fancy' samples 'I Don't Desire to Play Around' past Ace Spectrum

The R&B/Soul group Ace Spectrum were churning out hits during the lxx's and someone on Drake'due south team picked upward this gorgeous tune to sample in 'Fancy'.

12) 'Expect What You've Done'

2016 marks the half-decade birthday for Drake'due south sophomore album 'Take Care'. One of its down-tempo, chilled out tracks, 'Await What You've Done', is one of its stand out tracks.

'Look What Yous've Done' samples 'If U Scared, Say U Scared' past Static Major and Smoke E. Digglera

Somewhat of a hidden gem, Drake sampled this unreleased track by the lateStatic Major, with Smoke Due east. Digglera. It was his way of paying homage to the monumental music legend.

13) 'Fake Love'

Taken from his upcoming musical project 'More than Life', which is due to drop in Dec, 'Fake Love' is one of four brand new tracks from Drizzy. The other tracks include features from 21 Savage and British rapper Dave, just 'Fake Love' is a little bit dissimilar...

'Fake Love' samples 'Back Stabbers' by The O'Jays

Legendary R&B grouping The O'Jays striking it big with this track. The role-originators of old-school Philadelphia Soul, information technology's no wonder Drake sampled 'Dorsum Stabbers' - the lyrical theme completely mirrors that of 'Fake Love'.

14) 'Too Skilful'

Another one to add together to the AubRih drove, 'Too Good' is the ultimate follow-upwardly to 'Work'. Not only is it catchy and hugely popular, it also features a sample from an some other unexpected guest.

'Too Good' samples 'Honey Yuh Bad' by Popcaan

Drake owes a portion of the runway's success to Jamaican artist Popcaan, after sampling a section of his lyrics from this dancehall hit.

15) Controlla

Drake has been impossible to miss this year thanks to the countless hits on 'Views' - and 'Controlla' is no exception. 3 guesses for who that far-off vocalism belongs to (fast forward to two:03 to have a listen).

'Controlla' samples 'Tear Off Mi Garment' byBeenie Man

If you got it, you're good. Drake samples Beenie Man'due south 'Tear Off Mi Garment', which has it's ain petty solo mid-way through 'Controlla'.

16) 'Worst Behaviour'

Drizzy'southward 2014 summer smash 'Worst Behaviour' remains memorable due to it'due south punchy bassline and iconic video (which features his male parent, Dennis). But there's i feature that y'all might not have noticed.

'Worst Behaviour' samples 'Mo Money Mo Issues' by The Notorious B.I.Chiliad. feat. Puff Daddy, Mase and Kelly Price.

In 'Worst Behaviour', Drake raps an extended version of Ma$due east's verse from 'Mo Coin, Mo Bug', the legendary Notorious B.I.G. rails. Who knew!

And finally...

17) '6 God'

A stand-out vocal from 'Views', the self-entitled vi God himself sampled an unexpected piece of music for this number.

'6 God' samples 'Haunted Chase' past David Wise - from the Donkey Kong soundtrack.

Yep, Drake took the instrumental of 'six God' straight from a video game. And it'due south amazing!

And at that place you lot have it! Nice work, Drake.

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